Overview

The Band Studies program at Sam Houston State University includes interaction with prominent conductors, performers, teachers, and clinicians. It focuses on applicable skills for band directors in a summer-only program, combining an intense study of rehearsal techniques, pedagogy and sequential teaching methodology, score analysis and literature for band.

Features

Keep your job as you earn your degree

Broaden and refine your teaching skills

Benefit from rotating curriculum of instrumental pedagogy

Apply learned skills immediately in your classroom Interact with leading edge, practicing music educators

Network with fellow dedicated music teachers

Nurture your passion for music

Enrich your professional practice

Programme Structure

Modules included:

Applied Analysis and Pedagogy
Band Research & Pedagogy
Sequential Methods: K-12 Music
Literature
Adv Study in Appl Discipline

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Huntsville, United States

Disciplines

Music Music Performance View 1015 other Masters in Music in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the Admissions application on ApplyTexas or CommonApp and pay the $90 application fee.
Students from countries that recognize English as an official language may be exempt from the English Proficiency requirement. SHSU will verify the language of instruction through official transcripts.
Submit your official academic transcript(s) in a sealed envelope by mail or in person, or have them sent electronically from your school. Transcripts must be official and issued directly by the institution or approved evaluation service.
If any transcript or document is issued in a language other than English, you must also submit a certified English translation.
After you are admitted and have submitted all required documents, SHSU will issue an I-20 form. You will use this form to apply for an F-1 student visa in your home country. Bring your I-20, passport, and financial documentation to your visa appointment.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

18048 USD / year

≈ 18048 USD / year
Out-of-State

18048 USD / year

≈ 18048 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9488 USD / year

≈ 9488 USD / year

Living costs

Huntsville

United States

964 - 1786 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Huntsville

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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